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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1938

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Not Imminent British General Election Prime Minister Watching Rearmament London, January 19

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 21 January 1938 · page 14

The Prime Minister (Mr. N. Chamberlain has no intention of committing the country to an early general election, and is likely to denounce the rumours in…

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Council Labour Candidates

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 21 January 1938 · page 11

Sir,—With reference to the announcement of the endorsement of nominations of Labour candidates for the Greater Newcastle Council, as shown in the…

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Small Groups for Single Wards Favored Electioneering for Greater City

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 21 January 1938 · page 7

Of the attempts to form parties to contest Greater Newcastle elections, the group system of organisation, limited to three in a team,…

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General Election in Northern Ireland BELFAST

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 21 January 1938 · page 9

A proclamation signed by the Governor of Northern Ireland (the Duke of Abercorn) was issued to-day dissolving the present Parliament and…

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What Say The Candidates?

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 21 January 1938 · page 6

IN a little more than a month the local government electors of the Newcastle district will be called upon to select the 21 men who will constitute the first Greater Newcastle Council. These aldermen will have a much bigger job than the retiring aldermen, and, in addition, they will be required to implement…

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Reorganise Party Union Delegates Repudiate Inner Group "Victory Without Lang" Provisional Committee's Power to Endorse Candidates SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 24 January 1938 · page 7

The Inner Group of the Labour party was repudiated in a declaration by the rebel union conference which sat yesterday and to-day. Emphasis was given to the point that a new party was not being formed…

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Much for Wallsend Labour Policy for West Ward Greater Newcastle Election

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 24 January 1938 · page 5

Many provisions for Wallsend are contained in a local policy adopted at a meeting at Wallsend yesterday of the Policy Committee of the Labour Party West…

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Queen Candidates Difficulty Surmounted

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 24 January 1938 · page 9

The Publicity Officer of the West Maitland Council (Mr. A. R. Millard), who is Secretary of the 150th Anniversary Celebrations Committee, stated yesterday…

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Greater Newcastle Preparing for Elections

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 24 January 1938 · page 5

The Electoral Commission, whose term has been extended to February 21, will certify to the correctness of the first available…

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Groups of Three Greater City Candidates Intricate Voting

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 25 January 1938 · page 6

Groups of candidates are forming to contest the Greater Newcastle election. In various suburban areas yesterday mention was made of teams already formed,…

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Intensification of Labor Faction Fight Candidate Sought To Oppose Lang SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 25 January 1938 · page 7

Re[?]er unions earned the Labor fight for control Into Mr. Long's Auburn electorate last night when a committee of 20 to organise the electorate…

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State Parliament Meet on February 1 Adjourn for Fortnight Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 26 January 1938 · page 9

Members of the New South Wales Branch of the Empire Parliamentary Association held an informal reception at Parliament House this afternoon to enable…

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Some Disfranchised Shire Candidate's Complaint GOSFORD

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 26 January 1938 · page 8

Mr. C. H. Sudgen, who was defeated at the recent triennial shire elections at Woy Woy, alleges that the sergeant of police, a doctor and other prominent…

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U.A.P. Candidates for "Safe" Seats Six Aspirants So Far Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 26 January 1938 · page 6

Although nominations have not been invited by the U.A.P. Executive six candidates have announced their intention of contesting safe U.A.P. seats…

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Labor to Contest 18 Seats Greater Newcastle Elections

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 26 January 1938 · page 5

The Labor Party, on present calculations, will contest Greater Newcastle election with a team of 18 endorsed candidates…

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Meet After Easter Fed. Parliament Session Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 27 January 1938 · page 9

Federal Parliament will not reassemble until after Easter. This surprise announcement was made to-day by the Prime Minister (Mr…

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Queen Competition Business Candidate

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 27 January 1938 · page 11

A proposal that the business section should be represented by a candidate in the Queen competition to be conducted in conjunction with the 150th anniversary…

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Films of Soviet Elections Cordial Reception in England London

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 27 January 1938 · page 1

The reception given to British Movietone films showing the Soviet elections indicate a more friendly attitude towards the Soviet despite…

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Fist Fight in Belgian Parliament Fascist Deputy on Floor Brussels

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 28 January 1938 · page 9

The most violent scene ever witnessed in the Belgian Chamber of Deputies occurred to-day. A Rexist (Fascist) accused the…

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East Maitland Children's Playground Anniversary Celebrations Plan Queen Candidate Elected

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 28 January 1938 · page 15

A public meeting at East Maitland last-night decided to cooperate with the Maitland 150th Anniversary Celebrations Committee and as a local effort to…

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